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Overview

An introduction to modern analytical science techniques and how they can be used to uncover food fraud

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

4,450

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Identifying Food Fraud
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Identifying Food Fraud
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from The University of East Anglia
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Identifying Food Fraud
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Course details

Who should do this course?

No formal qualifications, just an interest in food fraud and a basic understanding of chemistry

What are the course deliverables?
Demonstrate a knowledge of the general issues with food fraud
 
Apply a knowledge of the scientific techniques for detecting fraud in the scenarios in the course
 
Identify how food fraud might impact on consumers and producers of foods
 
Reflect on the social and economic impacts of food fraud
More about this course
  • The food industry is one of the most important commercial sectors in the world. Everyone uses it, but how many people abuse it. As we witness the increasing globalisation of the supply chain, a growing challenge is verifying the questionable identity of raw materials in the food we eat.
  • In this course we will look at topical issues concerning 'food fraud' and explore ways in which analytical chemistry can help in its identification and prevention
  • We'll share fascinating examples, such as the history of white bread and a surprising ingredient once found in bitter beer.
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Identifying Food Fraud
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Curriculum

Becoming a food fraud detective

Introduction to the course

Introducing infrared spectroscopy

End of week roundup

Ensuring value with mid-infrared

Mid-infrared spectroscopy: for a more detailed analysis

Coffee: a high value commodity with a complex chemical composition

End of week roundup

Cutting-edge magnetic resonance techniques

High-field NMR: a gold standard analytical technique

Bench-top NMR: an affordable alternative

End of week round-up

Verifying food origins using stable isotopes

Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS)

Final thoughts on the course

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Identifying Food Fraud
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Kate Kemsley
I head up the Analytical Sciences Unit at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich. For more on my team's work, visit

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